1997 Dodge Ram steering problems

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · 59,000 miles · AL

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Engine, Fuel system · 50,000 miles · WY

Bad plenum gasket. Fuel and oil mix. And steering output shaft leaks a the gear box. And truck wont idle in the cold

Filed Aug 6, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · MD

Intermediate shaft was defective, causing steering column to break. After contacting dealer.*ak consumer had the intermediate shaft replaced twice within 20,000 miles. The driver side mirror was loose. Because of the noise in the steering while turning, the clock spring was removed and the steering wheel reinstalled. The problem still existed. Rear speaker was inoperative and replaced.

Filed Aug 20, 2001 · Steering · RI

There is too much play in steering, vehicle taken to dealer 3 times. Dealer said this was a characteristic of vehicle.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Steering · OK

Heard loud pop, truck jolted, lost all power steering and all brakes, due to power steering pump shaft shearred, although pump was full of fluid. While turning corner, sector gear box locked up.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Airbags, Steering · FL · crash · 1 injury

Frontal crash at 65-70 MPH, hit a tree, airbag did not deploy. Vehicle was totalled.*ak vehicle rolled over and driver was injured, airbag had previously been recalled and replaced. Consumer feels the steering knuckle broke, locking tires making it impossible to steer.

Filed Apr 2, 2001 · Steering · FL · crash

While driving 65-70 MPH steering locked, vehicle skidded into tree. After inspecting vehicle mechanic stated steering knuckle had broken and could have caused steering to lock, and in turn accident.

Filed Feb 27, 2001 · Steering · OR

Pulling a horse trailer down an incline while traveling at approximately 5 MPH when lost control. Dealer repaired defect, and stated that reason for loss of control was shaft in power steering unit sheared. Pulley no longer working.. *ak the shaft in power steering shearing was a catastrophic failure.

Filed Dec 29, 2000 · Brakes, Steering · PA

Power steering and brakes went out at the same time while driving, no accident. Tried to use emergency brake , did not work either. Consumer used gears to stop vehicle. Repaired, dodge will not reimburse because repair not done at dodge dealer. *ak dealer replaced steering pump and het assembly for emergency brake.

Filed Nov 30, 2000 · Steering, Suspension · PA

Consumer had problems with front end/steering. Vehicle had a 60,000 mile warranty. Dealer drove vehicle & said it was fine. On april 5, 2000, dealer said front end needed to be replaced. Steering gear box, and 4 tires had to be repaired to pass inspection. Consumer has put out $839 the first time & now steering box is leaking which cost $900. Dealer didn't seem to know what real cause was.